Which of the Following Is Probably the MOST Difficult Environmental

question 209

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is probably the MOST difficult environmental factor for owners and managers to forecast, influence, or integrate into business plans?

• A)demographic change
• B)social change
• C)global competition
• D)emerging technology
• E)evolving economic systems

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Definitions:

Gradient

A measure of how one quantity changes or varies over distance or another quantity, often expressed as a slope or rate of incline.

Permeability

An indicator of the ease with which fluids can flow through a material with pores or a rock.

Natural Cement

A type of material formed when certain natural rocks with hydraulic properties are finely ground and then mixed with water, initiating chemical reactions that result in a hardened substance.

Porosity

The measure of void spaces in a material, such as rock or soil, often expressed as a percentage of the total volume.